SC Judges' Manipur Visit | Justice Gavai Appeals For Peace, Urges Citizens To Help Rebuilding State

 Supreme Court Judge, Justice BR Gavai today (March 22) expressed the need to uplift and provide legal support to the internally displaced persons and appealed to the citizens in aiding to restore peace and harmony in the violence-stricken state of Manipur. 

Justice Gavai  delivered his address at the virtual inauguration of Free Legal Services Camps, Free Medical Camps and 4 Legal Aid Clinics from Churachandpur, Manipur. In the capacity of the Executive Chairman, NALSA, he stressed the urgency to provide socio-legal support to Manipur as part of the Constitutional Duty. 

Justice B.R. Gavai highlighted that the Constitution guarantees all citizens access to justice in a speedy and affordable manner. To fulfil this, NALSA reaches out to the remotest areas of the country.

"A just society is built on principles like accessibility to justice, healthcare, and opportunities that empower individuals. Internally displaced persons, who are among the most vulnerable, face significant challenges in rebuilding their lives. It is our moral and constitutional duty to ensure that they are not left behind in this process," Justice Gavai said.

The Special Legal Aid Clinics set up by the Manipur State Legal Services Authority (MASLSA) within the displaced communities will offer free legal assistance, empowering people to seek justice and protect their rights. He urged all displaced individuals to take advantage of these services and assured them that Legal Services Institutions stand with them in their journey towards rebuilding their lives.

"The State of Manipur is going through a difficult time but with the assistance of everyone, the legislative, the executive & the judiciary, these difficulties will be over soon,"  he said. He further appealed to all the citizens of India to help in rebuilding & restoring peace in the state of Manipur.

The virtual inauguration was done as part of the visit of Supreme Court Judges including Justices BR Gavai, Vikram Nath, MM Sundresh, KV Viswanathan, NK Singh. 

Notably, four Legal Aid Clinics were inaugurated at the event across different regions in the state, there were - LMS Law College, Nongpok Sanjenbam, Thongkhong Laxmi Bazar, Imphal and Somdal village, Ukhrul.

Apart from this, a Mega Medical Camp was conducted in 106 Relief Camps covering the entire 290 different Relief Camps by clubbing adjoining relief camps together. Around 400 Medical doctors and 800 supporting staff were engaged for conducting the Mega Medical Camp for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).

The judges also distributed Sanad of 41 newly enrolled Advocates from Churachandpur and study materials to the re-enrolled students. The team of judges led by Justice Gavai also inspected the Relief Camps at Sadbhavna Mandap Relief Camp, Tuibong, Churachandpur district & Moirang College, Relief Camp at Bishnupur District.

Relief materials consisting of Jumbo boxes, mosquito nets, emergency lamps and milk powders for infants and children, buckets, mugs, and diapers were also distributed to IDPs both at Churachandpur & Bishnupur districts.

Chief Justice of Manipur High Court Justice D Krishnakumar, Justice A. Bimol Singh, Judge, High Court of Manipur cum Executive Chairman, MASLSA, Justice A. Guneshwar Sharma, Judge, High Court of Manipur,  Justice Golmei Gaiphulshillu, Judge, High Court of Manipur were also present at the inaugural event.